ISO 9001 - Clause 7.5.3 Control of Documented Information

ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5.3, "Control of Documented Information," stipulates that organizations must manage and safeguard documented information relevant to the quality management system (QMS). This includes ensuring documented information is available and suitable for use, where and when it is needed, and protected against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or corruption. The clause requires organizations to implement processes for the distribution, access, retrieval, storage, preservation, retention, and disposal of documented information. It aims to ensure that documented information is appropriately controlled, maintained, and integrated into the organization's operations, facilitating efficiency, compliance, and continual improvement within the QMS.